Development Training courses 2009

DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME                                              

 

The Development Training Department offers Short Standard Courses in two areas; namely courses for strengthening internal governance and learning and courses enhancing development impact and policy change. The Development Training Department also offers a Development Studies course which is awarded an Ordinary B.A. by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC, Ireland). We offer supplementary courses upon request and also tailor-made courses and consultancies. Finally, we implement longer-term of 2 – 3 years scope, actual development programs/ special programs. Currently we have three ongoing programs aiming at:

·Making Local Government Accountable: Public Budget tracking and civic participation in local democracy processes

·Developing a Tanzanian National Child Rights Curriculum for all sector professionals working with children in the formative years i.e. under 8 years

·Capacity build 45 East African NGOs/CBOs from Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya in a bigger monitoring & evaluation program (ability to record and document program impact).

Training Approach and Methodology:

MS-TCDC’s training methodology is based on an experiential learning approach. We firmly believe that all our participants have diverse and useful experiences. We also trust that adults learn best when facilitated to share and learn from these experiences in interaction with theoretical frameworks. Our courses are therefore participatory, interactive in nature and enjoyable. Most courses include field trips, case studies, role-plays, stimulating learning games, illustrated talks and group work.

 

We have a variety of resources for training, including LCD projectors, videos and the more traditional flip charts and VIPP cards. In addition, the centre has a modern well-equipped library and resource centre, with an Information Technology laboratory where participants can access materials online, as well as practice computer applications.

 

CONSULTANCIES & TAILOR-MADE COURSES                                

In addition to the courses on offer, the Development Training Department also provides tailor-made training and consultancy services. This client-centred support focuses on three main areas:

·conducting training similar to what we offer in the course catalogue but tailored to

suit individual organisational needs; We can also offer the following tailor-made    courses this year:

o        Resource Mobilisation,

o        Sustainable Livelihoods Approaches to Poverty

o        Communication for Advocacy

o        Board Governance Skills

 

·interventions to help organisations solve specific problems or enhance needed capacities;

·or conducting social surveys and evaluations that can be used to plan for sustainable development in communities. The Training and Development Advisors who provide the services are all high calibre professionals who also have “hands on” development experience. We have over the years developed vast experience in East Africa and beyond.

 

A brochure showing our consultancy profile can be collected from the centre. Tailor-made courses and consultancies can take place at MS-TCDC or at a venue of your choice. To inquire about the consultancies, fees and other practicalities call or send an email to mstcdc@mstcdc.or.tz.